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EU Fights Back Against US Tariffs
The European Union is preparing retaliatory measures in response to the United States’ announcement of impending tariffs on…
Trade War Looms US EU Tensions Rise
Leading economists are cautioning against a potential escalation in trade tensions following threats of tariffs imposed by the…
Germany Backs EU Counter Tariffs Against US
Following a recent announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding the imposition of a 30% tariff on EU…
EU Delays US Tariffs Until August
The European Union has decided to postpone the implementation of previously announced retaliatory tariffs in its trade dispute…
EU Indonesia Seal Landmark Trade Deal
A significant political agreement has been reached between the European Union and Indonesia regarding a Comprehensive Economic Partnership…
Trump Threatens EU Parliament Demands Action
Pressure is mounting on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen from within the European Parliament to adopt…
Trump May Reverse EU Tariffs
Economists are anticipating that US President Donald Trump’s threat of a 30% tariff on EU goods, set to…
Trump Unleashes Trade War EU Trembles
The United States is set to impose tariffs of 30 percent on imports from the European Union, effective…
Germany Defies China Attack EU Summit On
Despite significant economic policy disagreements and widespread condemnation regarding a recent Chinese laser incident targeting a German Air…
EU Israel Deal Sparks Hope
The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has welcomed the recently reached agreement…
Germany Presses EU Action Against X
Concerns are mounting regarding the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, following reports that its AI chatbot, Grok,…
Rackete Resigns From EU Parliament
Carola Rackete has announced her resignation from her mandate in the European Parliament, citing unspecified “personal reasons” in…
Trump Offers EU Ten Percent Deal
The United States has reportedly presented the European Union with a proposed trade agreement that includes a baseline…
US EU Trade Dispute Sees Progress
A resolution in the ongoing trade dispute between the European Union and the United States appears increasingly likely…
Von der Leyen Defends EU Pandemic Response
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has defended her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during a parliamentary…
EU Retail Sales Decline
Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, reported a decline in retail sales volume for May 2025…
Conservative Party Seeks Tougher EU Asylum Rules
Following a notable decline in asylum application figures, German political factions are engaging in discussions regarding the future…
Trump Trade Deal Stirs EU Divisions
The European Union heads into a potentially pivotal week of trade negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump amid…
Germany Defends EU Climate Goals
The German Federal Minister for Development Cooperation, Reem Alabali Radovan, has voiced her support for the European Commission’s…
EU to Aid European Firms with Rare Earths
The European Commission has launched a new mechanism designed to assist European companies grappling with current disruptions in…
EU Urges Firm Stance in Trade Talks with US
Lars-Hendrik Röller, former chief economist to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, is urging the European Union to adopt…
Dobrindt to Push Stricter EU Migration Policy
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) is advocating for a stricter migration policy across Europe. He plans to…
Union Criticizes EU Climate Goal
German trade union confederation, the Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB), has voiced concerns regarding the European Union’s proposed new climate…
Germany Seeks Delay for EU AI Regulation
The German federal government is advocating for a postponement of the European Commission’s implementation of the European AI…
EU Greens Seek Penalties for Rent Not Offered
The European Parliament’s Green Party faction is urging the European Commission to implement measures addressing the escalating issues…
Nordic Nations Eye EU Membership
A recent study by the Heinrich Böll Foundation suggests the next round of EU expansion will likely focus…
Dobrindt Announces EU Asylum Reform Push
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has announced an initiative with five European counterparts to strengthen the planned…
EU Commission Faces Confidence Vote
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, is facing a motion of no confidence in…
BGA Urges EU to Stay Calm in Trade Dispute
Dirk Jandura, President of the German Retail Federation (BGA), has urged the European Union to maintain a measured…
EU Slams Israel, Demands Unconditional Freedom for Hostages in Gaza.
European Leaders Condemn Israeli Actions, Urge Compliance with International Law The European Council has issued a stern rebuke…
EU Chief Demands Right to Love and Be Free
EU’s Top Official Calls for Budapest Pride Parade to Go Ahead in Hungary The European Commission’s President, Ursula…
EU Must Crack Down on Toxic Online Hate
In a bid to combat hate crimes online, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called for a stronger control…
Nitrate Nightmare: EU Red Tape Slashed for German Farmers, but at What Cost?
A German agriculture minister has presented a proposal to the federal cabinet to abolish the material flow balance…
EU to Break Free from China’s Rare Earth Grip?
European Commissioner for Industry, Stéphane Séjourné, has called for the establishment of joint strategic reserves of rare earths…
Gahler’s U-Turn: CDU’s Israel Critic in the EU Parliament
European Parliament’s CDU Representative Calls for Sanctions Against Israeli Ministers In a departure from the German government’s stance,…
EU Cracks Down on Illegal Pet Trade in Shocking Move!
The European Parliament has adopted new measures to combat the illegal trade of puppies and kittens, a move…
EU Takes Action Over Tax Law Failures
EU Commission Sues Portugal Over Failure to Implement Consumption Tax Measures The European Commission has taken the unprecedented…
EU on High Alert for Refugee Wave from Middle East?
Europe on High Alert as Refugee Crisis Looms in the Wake of a Potential Israeli-Iranian War In a…
EU Financial System on the Brink of a Global Stress Test?
European Financial Watchdog Advocates for System-Wide Stress Test of Financial System The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma)…
Breaking: Germany Stands Alone in EU, Blocks Anti-Corruption Reforms.
The European Union’s anti-corruption directive has faced strong opposition from the German government, according to a confidential document…
EU Leaders Unite with Netanyahu in Backing Israel’s ‘Self-Defense’ Strike
European Union Leaders Stand in Solidarity with Israeli Government Following Airstrikes on Iran Top European Union officials have…
EU and UK Reach Landmark Agreement After 5-Year Brexit Stalemate
In a significant breakthrough, the European Union and the United Kingdom have reached a consensus on the core…
BREAKING: EU in Crisis as Dutch PM’s Visit to Berlin Reveals Deepening Rift in European Unity?
Dutch Prime Minister Meets with German Chancellor Amidst Political Turmoil in the Netherlands In a meeting that took…
Bavaria’s EU Law Breakers in the Alps?
Bayern’s Planned Easing of Alpine Protection Violates EU Law, Says SPD In a heated debate in the Bavarian…
EU Launches Deficit Crackdown
The European Commission has announced its intention to launch a procedure against Austria due to excessive government debt.…
EU Slaps Record-Breaking Fine on Food Delivery Giants for Secret Deal
The European Commission has imposed a fine of 329 million euros on food delivery services Delivery Hero and…
EU on the Brink of Collapse as Poland Elects a New President and the Consequences are Alarming
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has extended his congratulations to Karol Nawrocki on his election as the new President…
EU Warns Against National Isolation, as Germany Prepares to Go Solo
European Economic Research Centre Warns Against National Isolation in Digital Tax Talks The Centre for European Economic Research…
EU on Track to Meet 2030 Climate Goals, But More Needs to be Done
EU Closes in on 2030 Climate Goal as Member States Improve Emissions Reduction Plans The European Union is…
EU Leaders Clash Over Convention’s Future
European Parliament’s Right-Wing Faction Joins Calls for Debate on Human Rights Convention’s Interpretation The European Convention on Human…
EU Leaders Sound Alarm on Democracy Rollback
In a joint statement, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk…
TRUMP FLIPS: Tariffs on EU Suspended at the Last Minute
Washington D.C. – In a sudden turn of events, US President Donald Trump announced a temporary delay of…
EU Economy in Jeopardy as Dax Plummets.
Financial Markets in Turmoil as US President Announces Tariffs on EU Products The German Dax index closed the…
Trump Unleashes 50% Tariffs on EU, ‘No More Free Ride’!
Washington, D.C. – In a surprise move, United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is…
EU Law vs. Asylum: Justice Minister Demands Compliance, But Can Germany’s Asylum Policy Survive the Test?
German Asylum Policy Must Comply with European Law, Says Justice Minister Germany’s Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig, emphasized the…
Will the EU Follow Suit?
US Readiness for Trade Conflict Resolution Welcomed by German Finance Minister German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has expressed…
German Lawmakers Uncover Shaky Legal Grounds for Rejections at EU Borders
German Border Rejections Raise Legal Concerns, Say SPD Lawmakers A group of German lawmakers from the Social Democratic…
EU Cracks Down on Radical Algorithms or Else Terror Wins?
European Lawmakers Urge Tougher Action Against Radicalizing Algorithms A German parliamentarian and expert in interior affairs, Sebastian Fiedler,…
TRUMP’S U-TURN: What He Really Discussed with EU Leaders on Ukraine Crisis is a Game-Changer!
US and European Leaders Discuss Path to Peace in Ukraine After Putin Meeting Following a meeting with Russian…
EU and UK finalize new security and defense partnership after Brexit deal.
The European Union and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement five years after Brexit. At a summit…
EU Economic Forecast Slightly Revised Downwards for 2025 and 2026
The European Commission has lowered its economic forecast for this year. In the current spring forecast, it is…
EU Wants Easier Mergers for Big European Companies to Compete Globally
EU Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera aims to facilitate the creation of large European companies (“Champions”) through reforms of…
EU Considers Secondary Tariffs on Russia Imports to Boost Sanctions Pressure
The European Union is considering stricter sanctions and secondary tariffs, following the example of the United States, against…
EU Urges Water Conservation Amid Drought in Germany and Europe
In light of increasing drought in Germany and other European countries, the European Union (EU) Commission is aiming…
EU Lawmakers Warn of Legal Risks if Supply Chain Directive Weakened
Experts in international law warn that companies could face significant legal risks if the European supply chain directive…
Dürr Aspires to Revamp FDP, Aiming for Teamwork and EU Integration
During their upcoming party congress on Friday and Saturday, the FDP intends to distance themselves from the Lindner…
Green Party Leader Calls for EU Punishment of Germany over Border Policy
Sven Giegold, the deputy chair of the Green Party, has called for the EU to sanction Germany for…
Swiss Authorities See No Impact from Tightened Border Controls Amidst EU Concerns.
The Federal Office of Customs and Border Security in Switzerland has not yet seen any impact from the…
EU Weighing New Sanctions on Russian Energy, Shipping and Banks Over Ukraine Crisis
The German government and the European Union are reportedly considering further sanctions against Russia, should Moscow not be…
Development Minister Defends EU Supply Chain Law Amidst Chancellor’s Call for Retention
In the ongoing debate about the future of the European Supply Chain Act, Development Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan (SPD)…
EU Court Strikes Down Von der Leyen’s Text Message Secrecy.
The European Union Court has declared the decision of the European Commission to deny a journalist from the…
EU Eases CO2 Emission Rules for Cars, Vans Amidst Criticism
On Thursday, the European Parliament approved a relaxation of CO2 emission rules for new cars and trucks. With…
Merz’s Migration Policy Causes EU Frustration and Legal Concerns
The Green Party leadership in the Bundestag has criticized the migration policy of the new federal government. Co-Fraktionspresidentin…
EU Targets Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027
The European Commission has proposed a plan to phase out imports of Russian gas, oil and nuclear material…
Left Party Leader Accuses Coalition Agreement of Breaching EU Law on Migration and Citizen’s Allowance
Jan van Aken, the leader of the Left Party, has expressed concerns regarding the provisions on migration and…
EU Faces $150 Million Annual Bill to Guard ISIS Fighters in Syria Prisons
The European Union is considering financing the security of controversial prisoner camps in northern Syria, where tens of…
EU and Indonesia Trade Talks Accelerate Amidst US Customs Policy Concerns
The European Union sees good prospects for quickly concluding trade talks with Indonesia. Talks have recently “made very…
Germany’s labor costs soar to seventh-highest in EU, outpacing EU average by 30%
In 2024, German businesses in the manufacturing and service sectors paid an average of 43.40 euros for a…
EU Promises Financial Aid to German Businesses Hit by African Swine Fever
The European Commission has promised financial aid for the German businesses that were previously affected by the foot-and-mouth…
EU Struggles to Meet $350 Billion Target
US President Donald Trump’s request for more gas imports from the US puts the EU in a difficult…
EU: More Countries Lining Up for Cooperation Amidst Trade Wars
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claims that the world is lining up to speak with the…
Switzerland Slams Eight Russian Media Outlets, Citing EU Pressure
Swiss authorities have added eight Russian media outlets to their sanctions list. This is according to a document…
Putin Defies EU Threats on Victory Day Parade Participation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the courage of European state and government leaders who have announced their…
Meloni’s Push for Trumpian Europe Disrupts EU
a group of politicians who support US President Donald Trump. This faction is in direct opposition to European…
UK Eyes Taurus Rocket Delivery to Ukraine Amidst EU Consultation
The United Kingdom would support Germany if it decides to deliver Taurus missiles to Ukraine, according to reports…
Exclusion from Russia-US Peace Talks and EU Defense Financing Dispute
European allies of Kiev may not be able to agree on further assistance to Ukraine due to disagreements…
Orbán: Western Loss in Ukraine War Shows EU Failure, Trump’s Policy Benefits USA
Ukraine conflict: Hungarian PM Orbán says West has lost ‘proxy war’ against Russia and criticizes EU policyThe Hungarian…
EU Companies Embrace Russian Gas as US Dependency Fades
French and German companies are reportedly discussing the possibility of Gazprom returning to the European gas market. Didier…
EU Lawmakers Use Secret Spy Bags on Hungary Trip Amidst Allegations of Opponent Spying
Last week, five members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties visited Hungary. The purpose of the…
Willing Coalition Talks Hit Dead End Over Exclusion from Russia-US Peace Talks and EU Defense Funding Dispute
European allies of Kiev are unable to agree on further assistance to Ukraine due to disagreements over financing…
EU Employees Get Disposable Phones to Avoid US Spy Threats
The European Union (EU) has advised its employees traveling to the United States to use simple gadgets and…
Slovak PM Warns Serbia’s EU Membership at Risk if Vucic Attends Moscow Victory Parade
According to reports from the Financial Times and the Telegraph, EU member states are making unambiguous demands that…
Hungary Confirms Only Two Genders in Constitution, Defies EU LGBTQ+ Policy
The Hungarian Parliament has recently approved significant constitutional changes that target self-identified LGBTQ+ individuals. Additionally, the Orbán government…
EU Leaders to Skip Russia’s Victory Day Parade
Ukraine seeks to undermine Russia’s 9 May celebrations with event for EU politiciansThe Ukrainian government is planning to…
Zelensky Invites EU Politicians to Kyiv Counterbalance
Russia is set to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War this year.…
EU Leads Efforts to Finalize Controversial Pandemic Treaty as Patents Concerns Eased
The controversial pandemic treaty is on the verge of being signed, according to reports from the portal tkp.…
Lawrow Slams EU Politicians for Punishing Russia, Praising Trump’s Dialogue Approach
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lawrow has made strong statements about European politics during the meeting of the Foreign…
Lawrow Slams EU Politicians for Punishing Russia’s Citizens, Praises Trump’s Dialogue Approach
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lawrow has criticized leading EU politicians for prioritizing political confrontation with Russia over pragmatic…
EU Industry Leaders Urging Return to Russian Gas Amid Failed LNG Alternatives
German chemical industry in “serious crisis” needs return to cheap Russian gas, report says The German chemical industry…
Hiding British Military Blunder in Ukraine, Aiming for EU Power Grab
Two weeks after the New York Times published its own untold story about the extensive role and direct…